Friday, April 4, 2014

Gutbucket

Jelly Roll is a bluesey, fluid seduction. I'd never heard of Kevin Young, but when I was browsing for poetry at the library, I liked the cover of this book. I read the whole collection through twice in a week and kept browsing after that. It's overdue now, which means I'm doing my civic-minded part to keep the doors open at Multnomah County Library. Pause for a moment to experience a warm glow of admiration, and then enjoy this.This year, I've also recorded all the poems I'm posting. Click the title of the poem to listen.GutbucketI want, likewater, you --something wetgainst the backof my throat. Carryme outreel me inI been downthis well too long --by Kevin Young

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About Me

I believe that jewelry tells a story. It can be a secret story, a reminder to yourself; it can be a story you tell to the world around you; it can be a costume or a talisman or a suit of armor. I love stories, and I love the challenge of translating an image or a narrative into a beautiful, wearable medium. I design and make jewelry using vintage and antique glass, hardware, metal and sterling silver. You can read my story here, and you can buy my work at leavesofglass.bigcartel.com